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Here are the best deals I found at Rite Aid this week. Check your local ad to make sure your area has the same deals. This post was made using the Idaho Rite Aid weekly ad. Don't forget you can print a $5/$20 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values after you watch 20 video credits.

Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste $2.99Use Colgate Total, Max White, Maxx Fresh, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste, any 4 oz. or larger .50/1 (2-20-10) SS-1/31 ORthe $1/1 from the January ALL YOU magazineGet a $2 Single Check RebateFinal Price: FREE-.$49 cents after coupon and rebate!

Aero, Triad or Miracle Profoot Insoles 3 for $15Use 3 of the $1/1 printable coupons or the $2/1 Aero (if that kind is included)Get a $10 Single Check Rebate when you buy 3Final Price: FREE-$2 for all three after coupons and rebate!

Hello, PYP readers! This is Sara Hanks from Shelf Reliance, and today is an exciting day for us! Karin and Shelley, your fearless leaders, have invited the Shelf Reliance team to do a weekly guest post on this blog.

Shelf Reliance and Pinching Your Pennies have worked together often on giveaways, promotions, and advertising through the years. We've found that our goal of helping families be more self-reliant has resonated with many of you, and we're excited for this new opportunity to share information on food storage and rotation.

The idea behind our weekly post is to provide tips and tricks that will help you to prepare your family for hard times, especially when it comes to food storage and emergency supplies. And since we all know the value of a good deal, you can also plan on hearing about upcoming sales and special promotions!

Since this is our first Shelf Reliance post, I'd like to ease into things gradually and just encourage you to start thinking about emergency preparedness as an essential part of your regular shopping trips. The shopping lists that are provided by Pinching Your Pennies always include great deals on items that can be stored or added to an emergency kit. Here are some ideas of common items you can stock up on for a rainy day:

foods that are ready to eat (such as granola bars, fruit snacks, jerky, hard candy, etc.) - these foods may not taste as great after their expiration dates, but the calorie content will remain pretty much the same, and calories are the most important factor in an emergency situation

bottled water

fleece blankets

waterproof matches

batteries

travel-size toothpaste and toothbrushes

paper and pens/pencils

pain relievers and other over-the-counter medications that your family tends to need

sunscreen and insect repellent

plastic bags (such as Ziploc or similar brands) - these are great for protecting important items from moisture, such as legal documents, medicine, matches, batteries, etc.

toilet paper, as well as tampons, pads, and hand sanitizer

Canned foods are also fantastic to buy in bulk. You can rotate these canned foods through your regular meals, ensuring that the items you buy don't go to waste. Our Food Rotation Systems help you to keep track of these foods so that the first thing you buy will be the first thing you use. You can enter to win the granddaddy of Food Rotation Systems, the Harvest 72", by clicking here. Shelf Reliance offers units in many sizes; you can browse our products to see which size will work for you. We have some great sales going on right now, so it may be the perfect time to buy.

Take a look at the shopping list(s) you'll use in the coming weeks. Are there items you passed over, thinking you didn't need them? Consider for a moment if these deals could help your family be more comfortable or well-prepared in an emergency. Purchasing just an item or two each week will get you well on your way.

Thanks for reading today, and I hope to see you back here next Friday! Please share your own experiences with emergency preparedness, as well as any suggestions for future topics, in the comments section.

Boneless ribs, country style ribs and Slab ribs are overlooked for great meals. All work well in a crock pot, slab ribs on the grill will be very tender and have a wonderful flavor, just remember to cook low and slow.

Pork roasts; Boston butt roast is a fatty roast works well in the oven, crock pot or a smoker. Boneless loin and crown rib roast are all ways a great meal, cook in the oven at a lower temp for best results. Bone in and boneless sirloin roast are very good oven roast.

Ground pork is all ways a great item to use in place of ground beef. Another one to use is ground Chicken this has a nice buttery flavor and makes wonderful tacos.

Just one of the awesome tools here at PYP...ready-made shopping lists. We scour grocery ads to find the best deals at many of your favorite stores, and match them with available coupons. Check the list below and see if you find your favorite store!

30% off EVERYTHING at Old Navy Friday and Saturday 1/29-1/30 only! Excludes gift cards.
If you're an Old Navy, Gap, or Banana Republic charge card holder, you may have gotten a card in the mail for an additional 25% off purchases at Old Navy, Gap, or Banana Republic stores when you use your card from 1/28-1/31. You may be able to combine this coupon with the 30% off sale - ask at your store!

Print these great printables from Kraft. These go very nicely with the Mega Event sale going on at Kroger stores this week. (Smith's, Fry's, etc.) See our State Forums to see if we have a printable shopping list for your local Kroger store!

The following links can be used to access the GrocerySmarts CVS lists in the specified areas. This list is made using the Arizona ad. Some sale prices may differ slightly from area to area, but all coupon information is specific for the areas listed below.
*Feel free to share additional deals you find!

Print a coupon for a FREE 6 inch sub from Subway with purchase of another 6 inch sub. Simply visit MySubMyWay.com and follow the directions to build your sub. When you're done building and naming your sub, you'll be prompted to enter your name and email address and Subway will send you an email with a link to print your coupon. Enjoy!

Enter your info at the bottom of the page to sign up for their newsletter, and they will email you a link to a $2 printable coupon. The printable coupon lists Post Shredded Wheat, Grape Nuts, or Raisin Bran, and does not have to be used on the Natural Advantage variety!

Post Shredded, Grape Nuts, and Raisin Bran 11-20 oz. are on sale at Kmart this week for $2.00. After the coupon, they will be FREE!

Folded into the embrace of the Rocky Mountains is the town of Telluride. Towering granite walls surround this historic town, where boutiques, cafes and friendly folks can be found. This winter, you have a chance to win a trip to this quintessential Colorado town. You and a companion will enjoy three nights of lodging, (2) two-day adult lift tickets for the Telluride Ski Resort, as well as complimentary performance ski or snowboard rentals. Enter now for one of Colorado’s most memorable ski and riding seasons to date.

Food storage management has never been easier thanks to the Harvest 72". Featuring patented front-loading technology that automatically rotates cans on a first in first out basis, the Harvest 72" is the largest, most popular food rotation system offered by Shelf Reliance. This FRS is easy to adjust for different can sizes and boasts the capacity to hold up to 600 cans. With its easy-fit design and unique features, the Harvest 72" makes food storage management a breeze.

About Hope for Haiti Now: All proceeds from album sales of Hope for Haiti Now will go to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, Oxfam America, Partners in Health, Red Cross, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Programme, and Yele Haiti Foundation. In addition, all proceeds from the special studio version of "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)" by Jay-Z, Bono, the Edge, and Rihanna will go to Partners in Health.

Remember: Most times you can only get one single check rebate per item, unless other wise specified. Keep track of what rebates you have already gotten credit for in your account this month. This is the first week of the February rebate program!

Airborne $4.99Use Airborne Product, any $1/1 (3-1-10) SS-1/17 Get a $2 Single Check RebateFinal Price: $1.99 after coupon and rebate!

Skintimate or Edge Shave Gel 2 for $4Use (2) Edge Shave Gel, any .75/1 (3-6-10) SS-1/10 Get a $1 Single Check Rebate on twoFinal Price: $.75 cents each after coupons and rebate!

Take an additional 75% off previous markdowns at Maurice's. Some items are not marked as clearance, so watch for 75% off signs. TONS of clearance items, all an extra 75% off. Coats/outerwear are $10-$15, short sleeve shirts $5, long sleeve shirts $6, sweaters $6-$8, and LOTS more! See the Store Locator at Maurices.com to find a store near you.

The Harlem Globe Trotters are coming to Salt Lake City on Monday, February 8th! CALL Jeremy Ostler @ 801-325-7208 to order lower bowl tickets without any extra fees! Or, click on THIS LINK to order online, just enter the promo code jo7208 for this and other Energy Solutions Arena offers.

On the Grocery Smarts Walgreen's shopping list for Utah this week is a Pepsi/Frito Lay promo. (Scroll to the bottom of the shopping list.) The printable mail-in rebate is available in AL, AR, CT, HI, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, SD, UT, VA, VT and WV, so if you live in these states, check your Walgreens to see if they have the Pepsi/Frito Lay promo going on.

Spend $20 on the following products and receive a $10 checkout coupon for your next purchase. Limit of 1 per household.

Buy 7 12 packs of Pepsi = $21.00
Get $10 back via checkout coupon (Valid for $10 off your next order.)
Get $7.50 back via mail with printable Coors rebate at this link (4th rebate shown)Final price is essentially $3.50 for 7 12 packs of Pepsi!

Coupon code FREE4U valid for one use per account per customer thru January 23, 2010. Coupon code must be entered at time of checkout to apply. Photo cart must include your desk calendar at time of checkout to qualify. One free desk calender per customer. Taxes and shipping charges will be added to your order. Order must be placed by logged-in customer by January 23, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time to qualify. Timing will be determined by Walgreens server clock. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Multiple coupon codes may or may not be used based on cart contents. Offer valid online only

Did you know that Pinching Your Pennies has a forum called "Pennies Per Serving"? In this forum you will find recipe ideas, help, and inspiration for weeknight dinners. See what other people are eating, try something new, or share your ideas and tips with others.

The following links can be used to access the GrocerySmarts CVS lists in the specified areas. This list is made using the Arizona ad. Some sale prices may differ slightly from area to area, but all coupon information is specific for the areas listed below.
*Feel free to share additional deals you find!

PYP has recently launched a few Facebook groups to aid in sharing deals on a more local level. If you live in one of these areas, be sure to become a Fan! We also recommend becoming a fan of PinchingYourPennies.com on Facebook, for lots of great national and online deals. We're closing in on 20,000 fans!

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